Armature Air Gap Adjustment; Carburetor Adjustments; Models 290000 - 350000 - Vanguard OHV V-Twin User Manual

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Fig. 5

ARMATURE AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT

1. Loosen screws holding armature in place. Slide
armature away from flywheel and tighten one of
the screws.
2. Rotate flywheel until magnet is under armature
laminations.
3. Place thickness gauge (1) between magnet and
armature laminations, Fig. 6.
• All EXCEPT Models 540000, 610000 – Use
0.008" – 0.012" (0.20 – 0.30 mm) gauge.
• Models 540000, 610000 – Use 0.005 – 0.007"
(0.13 – 0.18 mm) gauge.
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Fig. 6
4. Loosen screw on the armature. Allow armature
to be pulled against the gauge by the flywheel
magnet. Tighten both armature screws to 25 in.
lbs. (3 Nm).
5. Rotate flywheel to remove gauge.
6. Repeat procedure for the other armature.
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

Models 290000 – 350000
The Vanguardt OHV twin cylinder engine carbure-
tor fuel mixture adjustment procedure is unique. Per-
form adjustments exactly in the sequence shown.
NOTE: If engine is equipped with Performance
Controlt electronic governor see separate
adjustment procedure.
Initial Adjustment
1. Turn idle mixture screw (1), Fig. 7, CLOCKWISE
until it just seats. DO NOT FORCE.
2. Turn valve COUNTERCLOCKWISE
turns.
This setting will permit engine to start. Final adjust-
ment will be made with engine running.
NOTE: Parts removed for clarity.
Fig. 7
If engine is equipped with a secondary governor
spring, Fig. 8, check governor lever adjustment
procedure before starting engine.
(1) Primary Governor Spring
(2) Loop (faces UP)
(3) Secondary Governor Spring
(4) Loop Over Tab
(5) #2 Hole (Generators)
(6) #1 Hole (Remote Control)
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